CountryWide CONNECT

Heavy rain and snow put farmers on alert Tom Slee crowned FMG Young Farmer of the Year in New Plymouth Red meat sector urges trade focus ahead of November election WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or...

This episode features Todd McClay, Minister of Trade, Agriculture discussing the Government's response to the recent severe weather in Wairarapa and National's trade policy heading into the next election.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsq...

This episode features Louisa Kraitzick, Partner, Pead PR discussing recent news from Rural Women New Zealand and how best to manage the crisis comms management.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alex...

This episode features Jeremy Bryant, Founder, Aimer discussing the launch of the company's new satellite pasture measurement capability and what it could mean for on-farm decision making.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

This episode features Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Food Safety discussing the Government's response to the proposed import health standards for fresh blueberries and what it means for New Zealand growers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try t...

This episode features Alan Thomson, Chief Executive, B+LNZ  discussing the continued growth of the dairy beef sector and the ongoing challenge of managing on-farm inflation.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect&rsq...

This episode features Sam McIvor, Chief Executive, OSPRI discussing consultation on proposed changes to NAIT levies and what they could mean for farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Go...

This episode features Thomas Slee, FMG YFTY Grand Final Winner discussing winning the Grand Final and discusses what's next following his national title.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Go...

This episode features Bex Green, Federated Farmers North Canterbury President and 2026 Advocate of the Year discussing the policing advocacy work that earned her national recognition and why rural safety remains such an important issue.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or...

This episode features Tony Leggett, Rural Commentator discussing the latest sheep and beef update, including Devold's new 4-year merino wool contracts and what it means for the industry.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Con...

This episode features Cameron Luxton, Transport spokesperson, ACT Party, discussing the Government's vehicle regulation changes and what they mean for New Zealand motorists.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ o...

This episode features Campbell Parker, Chief Executive, Dairy NZ  discussing the Ballance Farm Environment Awards, the current dairy beef situation, and how farmers should be preparing for El Niño.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsq...

This episode features Willy McSkimming, McSkimming Shearing discussing the new Shearing Board app and how it's helping modernise the shearing industry.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Goog...

This episode features Quilae Wong, Leader of the Opportunity Party, discussing their recent rise in the polls   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple...

This episode features Tony and Michelle Roberts, 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing discussing 2026 Balance Farm Environment Awards   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa...

This episode features Brad Olsen, Chief Executive, Infometrics discussing the B+LNZ On Farm Inflation report. WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com/nz...

CountryWide CONNECT - Show Summary Tony and Michelle Roberts, the 2026 National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing, discussing their win at this year's Ballance Farm Environment Awards and what the recognition means to them. Opportunities Party Leader Quilae Wong discusses the party's recent rise in the polls and the issues driving voter support. Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen...

This episode features Craig Smith, General Manager, Devold New Zealand discussing the company's new four-year wool contracts and what they mean for New Zealand wool growers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ o...

This episode features Kate Truffit, Chief Executive, Potatoes New Zealand discussing the recent Vegetable Industry Showcase and the key issues and opportunities highlighted by the sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

This episode features Alistair King, Viticulture lead, Accounting & Business Advisory Partner, Findex discussing the outlook for New Zealand's wine industry and how changing consumer preferences are influencing the sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the v...

This episode features Willie Bell & Craig Hickman discussing what's affecting farmers around the nation at the moment.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https...

This episode features Tony Trewinnard, Blue Skies Weather discussing the emergence of El Niño and what it could mean for New Zealand farmers.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google...

This episode features Phil & Robin Mangos, Lifestyle, Horticulture & Rural Specialists, Bayleys Tauranga discussing the beautiful property Ātaahua and the growing opportunities within New Zealand's lifestyle and horticultural property market.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play...

This episode features Marijke Dunselman, Founder and CEO, AgriTourism NZ discussing her time at the Global Agritourism Conference and what it means for New Zealand's rural tourism sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Co...

Skellerup has launched Evolution at Fieldays, a new brand bringing single-use recyclable milking shells and silicone liners to New Zealand farms. Skellerup Agri executive general manager Dino Kudrass says the brand brings the company's product development together under one banner. "It's a new brand we're launching as an umbrella for all of the innovation that we've been pushing through," he says....